Visualizing Ideas with Mermaid Diagrams

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when explaining complex systems. While our “Active Whiteboard” style is great for informal sketches, sometimes you need structured, standard diagrams.

Enter Mermaid.

Mermaid lets you create diagrams and visualizations using text and code. And now, you can embed them directly in your blog posts!

1. Flowcharts

Flowcharts are perfect for describing processes.

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<Mermaid code={\`
graph TD
    A[Start] --> B{Is it working?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Great!]
    B -- No --> D[Debug]
    D --> B
\`} />

2. Sequence Diagrams

Great for showing interactions between systems over time.

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3. Gantt Charts

Visualize project timelines effectively.

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How It Works

We use a custom <Mermaid> component that renders the diagram on the client side. It automatically detects your site’s theme (light/dark) and adjusts the diagram colors accordingly.

Just pass your Mermaid code to the code prop of the <Mermaid> component!